Author: Hannah Frigand

Separated Couples

We are seeing more people unable to get tax credits because they are still considered married but living separately. They are filing taxes separately but have not officially gotten divorced. When the application is submitted they are being found as not eligible for tax credits. A Connector worker told us that this was due to their marriage […]

Misinformation from MEC Workers

I wanted to see if others are getting misinformation about who is supposed to be applying during Open Enrollment. One of the HelpLine counselors had called the MEC with a MassHealth CarePlus member. This member was told she would have to reapply after 11/15 because “everyone has apply again during Open Enrollment.” We asked to speak […]